California State University, Los Angeles
Admissions
Interested in attending California State University, Los Angeles?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into California State University, Los Angeles, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into California State University, Los Angeles?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Cal State LA accepted 92% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 32,617 people applied and 30,106 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at California State University, Los Angeles:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 11% ended up enrolling at California State University, Los Angeles, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into California State University, Los Angeles by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Cal State LA considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
- Standardized Test Scores
Considered
- Geographical Residence
- State Residency
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Class Rank
- Extracurricular Activities
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Recommendation(s)
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into California State University, Los Angeles?
Grades
Students who recently attended California State University, Los Angeles as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.24.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Cal State LA is Test Blind. This means the school does consider test scores when making admission decisions, even if they are submitted.
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to California State University, Los Angeles. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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